What is the cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarhus to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Aarhus and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarhus to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Aarhus C FlixBus stop and arriving at Essen central train station via Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Aarhus and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Essen Hbf via Odense and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Aarhus to Essen?

The distance between Aarhus and Essen is 880 km. The road distance is 686.1 km.

How do I travel from Aarhus to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €120 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Aarhus to Essen?

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Aarhus to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Essen bus from?

Aarhus to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Essen train from?

Aarhus to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.

Train, bus or fly from Aarhus to Essen?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 12h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €380 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Aarhus to Essen bus arrive?

Aarhus to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus station.

Where does the Aarhus to Essen train arrive?

Aarhus to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Odense St. station.

Can I drive from Aarhus to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Essen is 686 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Aarhus to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Aarhus to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aarhus to Essen?

Book your Aarhus to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Aarhus to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Aarhus to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, night train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 11m
€124–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Kolding bus stationbus N150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
12h 10m
€57–83
Drive 686.1 km
1. Drive from Aarhus to Essencar 686.1 km
5h 50m
€122–176
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
6h 26m
€123–371
Train via Flensburg
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Flensburgtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 12m
€100–204
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the night train from Odense station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 40m
€89–181
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aarhus to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
6h 12m
€185–251
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
7h 31m
€119–338
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
7h 28m
€150–402
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 19m
€159–390

Aarhus to Essen by train

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10h 11mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 879.7 km
Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Aarhus, Denmark and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Aarhus H to Essen Hbf via Odense and Hamburg-Altona in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Essen central train station via Kolding bus station in around 12h 10m.

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